Pro Field Report
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Observation Details
Observation Date:
February 28, 2023Submitted:
February 28, 2023Observer:
SAC - Jon Preuss (off duty)Zone or Region:
Galena Summit and Eastern MtnsLocation:
Titus Ridge (SE-E-NE; 8700-9900')Signs of Unstable Snow
Recent Avalanches?
YesCracking?
IsolatedCollapsing?
None ExperiencedBottom Line
A quick tour to the top of the Titus Lake Chutes to verify any avalanche activity. The Lake Chutes had less wind-affected snow in the start zones than I anticipated, given the light-density snow and moderate winds. The avalanche in Walcher's bowl looked wind induced from cross loading above and likely failed on weak, sugary snow from the 2/18 interface based on the depth of the crown.
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Weather Summary
Cloud Cover:
OvercastWind:
Light , SWNew/Recent Snowfall:
HST 25cmSnow showers were on and off through the afternoon, with brief clearings. Winds were gusty and transporting snow in upper elevations. The light snow was able to be thrown further down slope than normal.
Avalanche Observations
| # | Date | Location | Size | Type | Bed Sfc | Depth | Trigger | Comments | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Titus Ridge "Walcher's Bowl" NE 9400' |
D1.5 | SS | 1-2' | N-Natural |
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| 1 |
Titus Ridge SE 9,400' |
D1 | SS | I-New/Old Interface | N-Natural | Avalanche appeared to fail on a melt freeze crust at the new/old interface. |
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Avalanche Problems
| Problem | Location | Distribution | Sensitivity | Size | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Wind Slab
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Comments: Based on observed natural activity and wind-loading at ridgeline. |